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    With the Johnson family’s vast industry contacts, Samira saw a chance to secure a prominent role for Elyse. This unexpected meeting seemed like the perfect opportunity.


    Samira offered a warm smile, but Marlon’s expression quickly turned grim.


    Marlon’s dark eyes burned with chilling intensity as he wore a solemn expression. “Who did you say came looking for me?” he asked.


    Samira, oblivious to the tension her words were creating, replied with cheerful innocence, “Chasen and his wife. I just happened to—”


    “Hmph!” Marlon interrupted, his voice dripping with contempt. “They still have the audacity to show their faces here!” He snorted and turned to walk away, leaving Samira momentarily stunned.


    Whenever Marlon’s anger red, Kiera felt a wave of unease wash over her. She clutched Elena’s hand tightly.


    The Harper family followed Marlon, leaving Samira standing alone, bewildered.


    Samira was puzzled. What was going on? Why did Marlon react so strongly to the mention of Chasen and his wife?


    Realizing something significant was unfolding, Samira hurried to catch up.


    At the entrance of the Johnson vi, Ethel and Chasen were crouched by the door. The moment they saw Marlon return, they immediately approached him.


    Ethel’s smile was calcted and ingratiating. “Marlon, you’re back,” she said.


    Marlon’s face remained as cold as ice. “I didn’te looking for you, yet you dare toe looking for me,” he retorted.


    Ethel’s chuckle came out forced and awkward. “Marlon, what are you saying? We’re family—” Her words died in her throat as her gaze fell on Elena and Kiera. The smile froze at the corners of her mouth.


    “What the hell are you doing here?” Ethel snarled, directing her re at Elena. “Who told you to meddle in our business?” Her voice rose with each word. “Didn’t you learn your lesson yesterday? And now you’ve followed us all the way here! Do you even know where you are? What are those useless security guards doing? Stopping the wrong people and letting the real trouble in!”


    Alexander’s eyes darkened like storm clouds. He stepped protectively in front of Elena, his cold gaze causing Ethel to instinctively take a step back.


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    Ethel might not have recognized Elena, but she knew Alexander. Her nervousughter betrayed her unease. “M-Mr. Harper, what brings you here?” she stammered.


    Alexander remained impassive, deliberately ignoring Ethel.


    Feeling utterly snubbed, Ethel still failed toprehend the gravity of the situation. Her desperation mounted as she hurriedly attempted to manipte the narrative. “Mr. Harper, stay away from that woman,” she pleaded, her voice sharp with panic. “She’s a liar! She’s been spreading vicious lies, stirring up trouble and making Malcolm misunderstand me. You can’t believe a single word she says!”


    Alexander’s face was like granite, his response cutting and direct. “My daughter does not lie.”


    Ethel was stunned for a moment. Did she hear wrong? Alexander had just imed that woman as his daughter! How could that be? Ethel opened her mouth, words failing her. The silence stretched, heavy with unspoken usations.


    Marlon’s thoughts churned with a rage he could no longer contain. He had trusted his family, entrusting them with Kiera’s care, only to discover their horrifying betrayal. Kiera, with her fragile health and persistent asthma, had been targeted by those who should have protected her most. Ethel was trying to take Kiera’s life!


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